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Academic Rigor
Offering honors-level classes in English, math, science and social studies, challenging elective courses, H.S. credits in math and Spanish, and more.
Prioritizing PBIS
TMS establishes clear expectations for the behavior expected in all classrooms and areas of school. Students are explicitly taught these expectations, and we apply positive reinforcement and consistent consequences.
Tortolita is again a “B”!
Our efforts have paid off as we have improved our school letter grade once again. Tortolita is a “B”! We are excited to build on this positive momentum and continue our efforts to grow and develop each of our Tortolita Cougars.
Competitive Athletics Program
12 different sports to choose from: Boys tackle football, flag football, cross country, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field.
EPIC Celebration
"Effort Points" gain admittance to the EPIC Celebration a full-day of FUN with sports challenges, karaoke, climbing inflatables, food, and more!
News & Events
Cougar News
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If your student would like to participate in our schoolwide Spirit Days for December, check out this article!
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MUSD is one of the 60 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) chosen to participate in the 2024-2025 Energy Champions Leading the Advancement of Sustainable Schools program.
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Parents of MUSD students are invited to attend the upcoming Johnson O'Malley IEC and Title VI IPC meetings hosted by MUSD's Student and Family Support Services on December 12, 2024.
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Cultural Event Night brought families together for a hands-on journey into the art of painting and etching horse hair ornaments.
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The renewal of the existing override allows us to continue to offer full-day kindergarten, elementary and secondary school electives, access to counselors, and protect class sizes. The approved increase of approximately $5 million will be used for people, specifically to increase teacher and support staff salaries and wages.
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A generous $33,000 donation from the Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene will help provide nutritious snacks to students identified as chronically hungry through the district’s Power Pack Program.
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Are you planning an upcoming vacation for the holiday season? Get Away Today has exciting holiday specials that your family will love! This special program has helped create magical memories for 25+ years and donated over $14,000 to our students.
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Featured Food: Wednesday - Beef Chile Colorado Burritos!
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The Town of Marana is decking the halls this season and invites families to support our student performers and join the festivities. The event features a holiday market with artisan and craft vendors, food trucks, bouncy castles/inflatables, lighting of the town tree, a visit and photo with Santa, and more!
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MUSD celebrates Substitute Educator Appreciation Day on November 22. Thank you to all of our substitute teachers at MUSD who support Marana Schools and our students!
Upcoming Events
Marana Municipal Complex Council Chambers 11555 W. Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653
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Highlights
Home of the Cougars, we believe that children need many avenues for learning and those outside of the classroom are equally important.
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The academic, behavioral, emotional and social needs of middle school students require us to ensure that our approaches and supports are tailored to meet those needs. Teachers are organized into interdisciplinary teams so that they can work collaboratively on behalf of the students they serve.
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Our school offers art, band, ceramics, drama, guitar and orchestra. We also have advanced classes in art, ceramics and drama for 8th graders. Students have opportunities to perform on campus and in the community.
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Every student at our school receives a Chromebook and our teachers are trained to use these devices to enhance learning.
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Collaborative partnerships allow our school to leverage family, school, and community resources to remove barriers to learning and provide essentials to families in need.
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Tortolita Middle School is pleased to announce the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High-Reliability Schools™. Level 1 certification means our school has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.